Compliance Officers Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $67,890 -13.4% vs national
Median hourly $32.64
10th percentile $45,520
90th percentile $115,070
Employed locally 2,760
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,520
    25th
    $54,450
    50th (median)
    $67,890
    75th
    $92,000
    90th
    $115,070

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Compliance Officers salary vs area income 92% Median Compliance Officers salary is 8% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Compliance Officers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $118,490
    Lexington Park, MD $105,610
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $104,330
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $104,000
    District of Columbia $103,010
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $102,500

    Nearby metros — Compliance Officers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lexington Park, MD $105,610
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $89,930
    Eagle Pass, TX $86,940
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $82,610
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $81,730
    Grants Pass, OR $81,610

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $75,550
    Project Management Specialists $96,070
    Human Resources Specialists $63,580
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $76,850
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $62,400
    Management Analysts $89,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Pittsburgh?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Pittsburgh, PA is $32.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.26 or more per hour.

    Is Pittsburgh above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 13.4% below the national median of $78,420. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Compliance Officers in Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $45,520 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,450.